Visiting Hong Kong with his wife, who's attending a conference, Admiral Jake Grafton has come to the former British province expecting a chance to unwind. But soon Grafton is caught up in seismic political events beyond his control . . . possibly beyond anyone's contol.First, a series of political murders shakes Hong Kong's power structure to the core. Then, when the Communist-led government shuts down a faltering bank and answers subsequent rioting with bloody reprisals, mainland China's future in the coveted city seems anything but certain. The paranoid regime acts quickly, shutting down newspapers, arresting reporters, interning anyone who looks suspicious. But once this powder keg's lit, there will be no telling how fast it will explode. Or how far that explosion will reach. When Jake Grafton's wife is kidnapped by shadowy assailants, the battle-tested admiral will need to navigate the violence erupting around him if he ever wants to see he alive again. But when his search takes him right into the eye of the storm, Grafton will need to team up with Tony Carmellini, the high-tech super-sleuth from CUBA, and a team of Chinese patriots who are willing to die for their nation's freedom . . .

A Couple's Guide to Communication

Howard Markman

Cliff Notarius

Jonni Gonso

John, Gottman

Parenting & Relationships

Research Press

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert

Just as Masters and Johnson were pioneers in the study of human sexuality, so Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of marriage. As a professor of psychology at the University of Washington and the founder and director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of married couples in unprecedented detail over the course of many years. His findings, and his heavily attended workshops, have already turned around thousands of faltering marriages. This book is the culmination of his life's work: the seven principles that guide couples on the path toward a harmonious and long-lasting relationship. Straightforward in their approach, yet profound in their effect, these principles teach partners new and startling strategies for making their marriage work. Gottman helps couples focus on each other, on paying attention to the small day-to-day moments that, strung together, make up the heart and soul of any relationship. Being thoughtful about ordinary matters provides spouses with a solid foundation for resolving conflict when it does occur and finding strategies for living with those issues that cannot be resolved. Packed with questionnaires and exercises whose effectiveness has been proven in Dr. Gottman's workshops, The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the definitive guide for anyone who wants their relationship to attain its highest potential. The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work is the result of Dr. John Gottman's many years of closely observing thousands of marriages. This kind of longitudinal research has never been done before. Based on his findings, he has culled seven principles essential to the success of any marriage. Maintain a love map. Foster fondness and admiration. Turn toward instead of away. Accept influence. Solve solvable conflicts. Cope with conflicts you can't resolve. Create shared meaning. Dr. Gottman's unique questionnaires and exercises will guide couples on the road to revitalizing their marriage, or making a strong one even better.

Nan Silver

Crown

A professor of psychology details a five-step process called "emotion coaching" that allows parents to raise a child better able to cope with his or her emotions

The Heart of Parenting: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child

Joan DeClaire

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Simon&Schuster

This volume discusses four disastrous behaviours that, the author argues, destroy relationships: criticism, contempt, defensiveness and stonewalling. It aims to shows that to be satisfied, couples must show a five-to-one ratio of positive moments to negative ones.

Why Marriages Succeed or Fail : And How You Can Make Yours Last

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

BLOOMSBURY

Psychologist John Gottman has spent twenty years studying what makes a marriage last. Now you can use his tested methods to evaluate, strengthen, and maintain your own long-term relationship.This breakthrough book guides you through a series of self-tests designed to help you determine what kind of marriage you have, where your strengths and weaknesses are, and what specific actions you can take to help your marriage.  You'll also learn that more sex doesn't necessarily improve a marriage, frequent arguing will not lead to divorce, financial problems do not always spell trouble in a relationship, wives who make sour facial expressions when their husbands talk are likely to be separated within four years and there is a reason husbands withdraw from arguments—and there's a way around it.  Dr. Gottman teaches you how to recognize attitudes that doom a marriage—contempt, criticism, defensiveness, and stonewalling—and provides practical exercises, quizzes, tips, and techniques that will help you understand and make the most of your relationship. You can avoid patterns that lead to divorce, and—Why Marriages Succeed or Fail will show you how.

Why Marriages Succeed or Fail: And How You Can Make Yours Last

Self-Help

Relationships

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, London

Although this book was written to be used primarily by couples, it has become a bestselling text for college counseling courses. The skills and techniques introduced are based on the way distressed and nondistressed couples differ when solving problems. Each chapter includes practice exercises to help couples master the problem-solving techniques presented. Appendices contain problem inventories for husband and wife, a knowledge assessment self-test, and a trouble-shooting guide.

Fortaleça e aprofunde seu amor com um programa divertido e engenhoso de oito conversas transformadoras - sobre tópicos essenciais como dinheiro, sexo, confiança e sonhos - de dois dos principais pesquisadores e clínicos de casamento do mundo.“Este livro vai mostrar como ter conversas que propiciam mais intimidade e uma compreensão mútua mais profunda e significativa.

Oito conversas para uma vida inteira de amor (Em Portugues do Brasil)

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幸福的婚姻:男人与女人的长期相处之道

浙江人民出版社

What Makes Love Last?How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal (Chinese Edition)

Zhejiang People's Publishing House

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work (Updated Version) (Chinese Edition)

Zhejiang Science and Technology Publishing House

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